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Indications for CT Brain Headache Acute stroke Chronic headaches Seizures ICH suspicion Mass Trauma AMS Hydrocephalus CT before MRI: indications Acute stroke Acute headache If unable to complete MRI in all other indications Brain window Used to evaluate densities that are close to the density of the brain tissue Provides limited information on bone structures Bone window Assesses densities that are close to the same as bone density Axial plane Flat, looking through skull from...

Does conventional x-ray assess for intracranial abnormalities? No. Conventional x-ray does not have a significant role in assessing for intracranial abnormalities What does contrast do? Emphasizes certain structures by blocking x-rays. Appears white on imaging. What are indications for a CT Brain? Acute stroke/CVA or acute and severe headache with suspicion of ICH or head trauma. Order non-contrasted CT Brain. What can appear white on a non-contrasted CT Brain? Bone, blood, or metallic fo...

determine difficult intubation with? LEMONS size of tongue to oral cavity? Mallampati Classification Score absolute CI in endotracheal intubation? total upper airway obstruction or loss of oropharyngeal landmarks from trauma or burns pressure on cricoid cartilage to compress esophagus to prevent regurg during intubation? Sellick's Maneuver insert blade with ? hand on ? of the mouth? left hand & on right side of the mouth to displace tongue to the left aligns the oral, pharyngeal, an...

The nurse is planning care for a client who has a right hemispheric stroke. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in the plan of care? A Impaired physical mobility related to right-sided hemiplegia. B Risk for injury related to denial of deficits and impulsiveness. C Impaired verbal communication related to speech-language deficits. D In

The nurse is planning care for a client who has a right hemispheric stroke. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in the plan of care? A Impaired physical mobility related to right-sided hemiplegia. B Risk for injury related to denial of deficits and impulsiveness. C Impaired verbal communication related to speech-language deficits. D Ineffective coping related to depression and distress about disability. B) Risk for injury related to denial of deficits and impulsiveness. With...

What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? a. Sexual activities may be resumed upon return home b. Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting c. Use a metal eye shield on operative eye during the day d. Administer eye ointment before applying eye drops Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnose with influenza. He i...

A 67-year-old woman who lives alone tripped on a rug in her home and fractured her hip. Which predisposing factor probably led to the fracture in the proximal end of her femur? 1. Failing eyesight resulting in an unsafe environment. 2. Renal osteodystrophy resulting from chronic renal failure. 3. Osteoporosis resulting from hormonal changes. 4 Cardiovascular changes resulting in small strokes which impair mental acuity. 3. Osteoporosis resulting from hormonal changes. Rationale: The mo...

Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that further education is needed? I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily. Correct I will avoid drinking caffeinated beverages. I will rest frequently and avoid vigorous exercise. Incorrect I will eat a bland, low-fat, high-protein diet. To prevent exacerbations of chronic pancreatitis, clients should be instructed to avoid nicotine entirely. Additional teaching includes avoiding caffeinated beverages, resting frequent...

A 20-year-old female client calls the nurse to report a lump she found in her breast. Which response is the best for the nurse to provide? A) Check it again in one month, and if it is still there schedule an appointment. B) Most lumps are benign, but it is always best to come in for an examination. C) Try not to worry too much about it, because usually, most lumps are benign. D) If you are in your menstrual period it is not a good time to check for lumps. B) Most lumps are benign, but it is...

A nurse teaches a client with chronic renal failure that salt substitutes cannot be used in the diet. What is the rationale for the nurse's instruction? Salt substitutes usually contain potassium, which can lead to hyperkalemia; dysrhythmias are associated with hyperkalemia. A registered nurse writes a care plan for a client undergoing a renal scan. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? A renal scan is performed to examine the structure, function, and perfusion of ...